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Alternative Energy: Nuclear Power

Alternative Energy: Nuclear Power. FYF 101 Section J October 26, 2007. Learning Objectives Participants should be able to describe:. Nuclear power use worldwide & in the U.S. The nuclear fuel cycle The potential advantages of nuclear power The risks associated with nuclear power.

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Alternative Energy: Nuclear Power

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  1. Alternative Energy:Nuclear Power FYF 101 Section J October 26, 2007

  2. Learning ObjectivesParticipants should be able to describe: • Nuclear power use worldwide & in the U.S. • The nuclear fuel cycle • The potential advantages of nuclear power • The risks associated with nuclear power

  3. Source of Electrical Production in the U.S.

  4. Energy Facts • Production of energy accounts for 36% of the energy we use. • Fossil fuel produces 85% of the energy used. • Burning of fossil fuel produces 3.7 tons for each ton burned.

  5. Nuclear Power Plants • Worldwide: 443 reactors in 32 countries (<25 under construction) • United States: 103 reactors in 31 states (no new construction since 1974) Pa has the 2nd largest capacity Illinois is 1st.

  6. Risks • Effluents • Waste • Accidents

  7. A 1000 MW(e) Nuclear Plant would have the same effect as:

  8. Eventual # of deaths caused by the wastes from 1000 MWe-Y electrical power generation

  9. Loss of life expectancy (LLE) due to various risks in the U.S.

  10. Spent nuclear fuel (total since 1970’s) • Stored at reactor site: 162,000 units; 46,218 tons • Stored at away from reactor storage: 4,000 units; 755 tons

  11. Chernobyl • Acute radiation sickness affected 134 employees; 28 died • Thyroid cancer: 70 cases • Potential 1000’s

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